Morning
Colorado National Monument — Rim Rock Drive
23 miles of red-rock canyon overlooks. Stop at Cold Shivers Point and Grand View for the classic photos.
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Grand Junction
The Grand Junction Historic & Scenic Tour
Rim Rock Drive + Main Street Eats
Sweep across the Colorado National Monument's Rim Rock Drive at sunrise, then descend into downtown Grand Junction for sculpture-lined Main Street lunch, coffee, and an evening on the patio.
6–9 hours Year-round
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- Midday
Bin 707 Foodbar — Downtown Lunch
Farm-to-fork small plates spotlighting Western Slope producers. Reservations recommended.
- Afternoon
Art on the Corner — Main Street Sculpture Walk
A self-guided walking tour of 100+ outdoor sculptures rotating along Main Street.
- Afternoon
Museum of the West
Four floors of Western Slope history — Ute artifacts, uranium boom exhibits, and a full firearms hall.
- Evening
Rockslide Brew Pub — Patio Dinner
House-brewed ales, elk burgers, and prime Main Street people-watching from the sidewalk patio.
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